Calendar of events: MLK celebration, city committee meetings and job fair

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Sunday, Jan. 21

• The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration will take place at 3 p.m. in the USC Aiken Convocation Center. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Monday, Jan. 22

• The Harlem City Council will hold a regular meeting at 7 p.m. at the Harlem Public Safety Building. For more information, visit harlemga.gov.

Tuesday, Jan. 23

• The Columbia County Community and Emergency Services will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the auditorium of the Evans Government Center. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov.
• The Columbia County Public Works and Engineering Services Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the auditorium of the Evans Government Center. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov.
• The Richmond County Board of Education will hold a called meeting at 4 p.m. for an employee termination hearing in the board room auditorium.

Wednesday, Jan. 24

• STOMP will be performed at 7:30 p.m. at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased at thecenterofcc.com. 

Thursday, Jan. 25

• The Columbia County School District is holding a job fair from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., at the Support Department Complex, 4395 River Watch Parkway, Evans. For more information, visit www.ccboe.net/careers/. 

Saturday, Jan. 27

• Drew Lynch will be at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at thecenterofcc.com.
• Augusta Symphony Gala 2024 will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Miller Theatre. Maestro Dirk Meyer and the renowned Augusta Symphony will perform the music of New Orleans natives with powerhouse vocalist, trumpeter Byron Stripling and pianist Bobbly Floyd. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased online at augustasymphony.com/gala or at the Miller Theater box office.
• 2024 Later Gator 5k/10k race will be held at 9 a.m. at Phinizy Swamp Park. For more information, visit https://phinizycenter.org/events/later-gator-race-5k-10k/.
• Augusta Genealogical Society will hold a virtual genealogical program from 11 a.m. to noon. The presenter will be John P. Deeben, military archivist with the National Archives on military records. This program is free to AGS members and $10 for nonmembers. To register, visit https://www.augustagensociety.org/.

Monday, Jan. 29

• Friends of the Augusta Library annual meeting with guest speaker Brian Panowich, author of “Nothing But the Bones” will be held at 7 p.m. at the downtown branch of the Augusta Library. For more information, visit Facebook.com.

Friday, Feb. 2

• Josh Turner: The Greatest Hits Tour will be taking place at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased at thecenterofcc.com. 
• Tuesday’s Gone – A Class Skynyrd Reenactment will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Miller Theatre. For more information, visit millertheateraugusta.com.
• Aiken Antique Show 2024 will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Aiken Center for the Arts. Tickets are $20 per person for the duration of the show. The Cocktails and Collectors’ Preview Party on Thursday, Feb. 1, is an opportunity to preview and purchase pieces and have fun with other antique enthusiasts. There will be two presentations on Friday and Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. For more information, visit https://aikenantiqueshow.com/. 
• Augusta Home and Garden show will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Augusta Convention Center. For more information, visit https://showtechnology.com/shows/augusta-home-and-garden-show.

Saturday, Feb. 3

• The Augusta Camellia Society will present the camellia show from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd in the parish hall, 2230 Walton Way. The show is from 1-5. There will also be a plant sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (or sold out) in the parking lot of the church. 
• Monster Truck Nitro Tour will hold performances at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the James Brown Arena. For more information, visit https://www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com.
• Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform at 7 p.m. at the Miller Theatre. For more information, visit millertheateraugusta.com.
• Aiken Antique Show 2024 will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Aiken Center for the Arts. Tickets are $20 per person for the duration of the show. There will be two presentations on Friday and Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. For more information, visit https://aikenantiqueshow.com/. 
• Augusta Home and Garden show will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Augusta Convention Center. For more information, visit https://showtechnology.com/shows/augusta-home-and-garden-show.
• Augusta Wytch’s Ball 2024 will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Julian Smith Casino. The theme of this year’s ball is masquerade. For more information, visit the Facebook event page. 

Sunday, Feb. 4

• Aiken Antique Show 2024 will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Aiken Center for the Arts. Tickets are $20 per person for the duration of the show. For more information, visit https://aikenantiqueshow.com/. 
• Augusta Home and Garden show will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Augusta Convention Center. For more information, visit https://showtechnology.com/shows/augusta-home-and-garden-show.

Thursday, Feb. 8

• Winter Jam 2024 will be held at 7 p.m. at the James Brown Arena. See Crowder, Lecrae, Cain, Katy Nichole & more for only $15 at the door. For more information, visit https://www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com.

Friday, Feb. 9

• Moulin Rouge The Tribute will be held at Pexcho’s American Dime Museum. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. For more information, visit the Facebook event. 

Saturday, Feb. 10

• Moulin Rouge The Tribute will be held at Pexcho’s American Dime Museum. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. For more information, visit the Facebook event. 
• Melodies & Masterpieces will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza in North Augusta. For more information, visit the Facebook event page. 
• Share the Run Challenge Fun Run/Walk will be held at 8 a.m. at Lake Olmstead Trailhead. Join Fleet Feet Augusta and Saucony as they celebrate the Share the Run Challenge. Come dressed in your favorite Valentine’s Day running gear as we play “Catch the Cupid” where we send a Cupid runner out ahead of time and participants try to catch up on the 3 mile run/walk to win a special prize. For more information, visit the event Facebook page. 

Sunday, Feb. 11

• Super Museum Sunday will be held at the Augusta Museum of History. There will be free admission to the museum this day. For more information, visit https://www.augustamuseum.org. 

Monday, Feb. 12

• The Richmond County Board of Education Comprehensive Facilities Master Plan Task Force will meet from 6 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Richmond County Board of Education office, 864 Broad St.

Tuesday, Feb. 13

• The Richmond County Board of Education committee and regular board meeting  will start at 4 p.m., with the regular board meeting immediately follow the committee meeting. The meeting will take place in the Richmond County Board of Education board room auditorium, 864 Broad St.

Wednesday, Feb. 14

• The Brown Bag History Series at the Augusta Museum will feature Courtney Berge on the topic History Through Manuscripts. For more information, visit https://www.augustamuseum.org.

Friday, Feb. 16

• Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular will be held at 8 p.m. at the Miller Theatre. For more information, visit millertheateraugusta.com.

Saturday, Feb. 17

• A book signing and reading with Astronaut Susan Still Kilrain will be held at the Augusta Museum of History at 10 a.m. For more information, visit the Facebook event.

Friday, Feb. 23

• Pulling Strings Concert Series presents Raelynn live in concert at the Miller Theatre. Tickets can be purchased online at millertheateraugusta.com, in person at the Miller Theater box office, or by calling the box office at 706-842-4080.
• 2024 Grovetown Tattoo Expo will take place from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Columbia County Exhibition Center. For more information, visit the Facebook event page. 

Saturday, Feb. 24

• Augusta Half/10k/5k will take place in downtown Augusta. For more information or to register, visit https://www.augustahalf.org.
• Mardi Gras in downtown Aiken will take place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy a second line Parade, live music from soda city brass band, creole cuisine, and beer. For more information, visit https://www.visitaikensc.com/event/mardi-gras-festival/.
• Spirit Run for the Sandy Rogers and Scotty Richardson Memorial Scholarship will take place at the USC Aiken Convocation Center. The 5k run starts at 8 a.m. and the fun run starts at 9 a.m. For more information, visit the Facebook event page. 
• 2024 Grovetown Tattoo Expo will take place from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Columbia County Exhibition Center. For more information, visit the Facebook event page. 
• The Battle of Aiken will take place from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 1210 Powell Pond Road, Aiken, S.C. 29801. For more information, visit https://battleofaiken.com. 

Sunday, Feb. 25

• 2024 Grovetown Tattoo Expo will take place from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Columbia County Exhibition Center. For more information, visit the Facebook event page. 
• The Battle of Aiken will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1210 Powell Pond Road, Aiken, S.C. 29801. For more information, visit https://battleofaiken.com. 

Wednesday, Feb. 28

• Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson will speak at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit the Facebook event page. 

Saturday, March 2

• Don’t Worry Be Fluffy Tour will be at 8 p.m. at James Brown Arena. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com.

Saturday, March 9

• 9^th annual Augusta Blues Festival will be held at 7 p.m. at the James Brown Arena. The event will feature King George, Tucka, Pokey Bear, J’WONN, West Love, Lebrado. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com.
• The Triple Crown Road Race will take place at Odell Weeks Activity Center in Aiken. For more information, visit https://runningaiken.org/triple-crown-road-races/.

Thursday, March 14

• Whose Live Anyway will be at the Imperial Theatre from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. For tickets, visit imperialtheatre.com.

Saturday, March 16

• The 81^st Running of the Aiken Trials will be held. For more information, visit https://aikentrainingtrack.com.

Friday, March 22

• The 2024 CSRA Heart Walk will take place at SRP Park. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the walk will start at 6 p.m. For more information, visit www2.heart.org.

Saturday, March 23

• 2024 Aiken Spring Steeplechase will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 2020 Richland Ave. E. in Aiken. For more information, visit aikensteeplechase.com.
• The City of Grovetown’s Spring Fest and Easter egg hunt will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Liberty Park Community Center. For more information, visit the Grovetown Leisure and Recreation Facebook page. 
• A performance of NARNIA: The lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will take place at 1 p.m. at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.

Saturday, March 30

• 5k Bunny Run Fun Race of Walk – FONAA fundraiser will take place at 8:30 a.m. at Lake Olmstead. Bunny Run 5K is a local run or walk that will work to raise funds and collect items for Friends of North Augusta Animals (FONAA). For more information, visit https://bunnyrun5kaugusta.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=15986. 
• Easter Egg Scramble will be held at Patriots Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be 50,000 eggs for kids to find. For more information, visit the Columbia County Parks, Recreation and Events Facebook page. 

Saturday, April 20

• Heroes for Hope 5k run/walk will take place at 8:30 a.m. at the Lake Olmstead Trailhead. This is a fun, family-friendly event. Adults and kids are encouraged to dress up in their favorite superhero costumes and participate in the 5k run, 5k walk, or the Fun Run for kids aged 10 and under. To register, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Augusta/HeroesforHope5kRunWalk. 

Sunday, Sept. 29 

• The 2024 Ironman 70.3 Augusta will take place. For more information, visit the https://www.ironman.com/im703-augusta.

Saturday, Nov. 30

• The 2024 Palmetto Peach half marathon, 10k and 5 k will take place at SRP Park. For more information, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/NorthAugusta/PalmettoPeachHalfMarathon.